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The Unseen Threat
Impurities in water are rarely seen and many
times we are unaware of them of them until we experience
health problems. All of us are affected by hidden
contaminants in our water but the most susceptible are our
children and older people.
There are many substances dissolved in water, most of which
are not visible to the naked eye. Some are harmful to our
health and others are not. There are 3 main ways that our
water gets contaminated:
Industrial and agricultural waste: The main source of
these contaminants comes mainly from our industries,
commercial fertilizers, and chemicals used on farms. Despite
our government regulations and efforts to curb pollution
this matter still manages to seep into our water systems.
Acid rain: Not only are our water supplies threatened
from ground seepage but from the air as well, the main
culprits are sulfur dioxide and nitrogen oxides these are
the primary causes of acid rain. Much of this is produced
when we burn coal and fossil fuels to make electricity.Acid
deposition causes a variety of problems, including damage to
forests and soils, fish and other living things, materials,
and human health.. This is another unseen contaminant.
Human contamination: Discharge from our sewers into
our oceans and rivers also contribute to widespread
pollution of our water supplies. Careless throwing of trash
and refuse on the ground and in the water leads to further
contamination. Ground trash will be partially dissolved by
the rain and seep into our water supplies when absorbed into
the ground. Everything thrown into the water will eventually
produce contamination. Exaust from cars is a major
contributor to pollution of the air and acid rain
How can we reduce these threats to our environment and
ultimately our water supplies?
Using coal containing less sulfur
Washing the coal, Using devices called scrubbers to
chemically remove the SO2 from the gases leaving the
smokestack. · Power plants can also switch fuels; for
example burning natural gas creates much less SO2 than
burning coal.
Power plants can use technologies that don't burn fossil
fuels.
We can also use devices on our exhaust pipes for our cars.
This has been done for several years in California USA
reducing the smog and pollution in Los Angeles considerably.
These are just a few ways that water gets contaminated.
These unseen threats affect your life and health in many
ways. Now as governments and environmental Protection
Agencies start to make new laws and attempt to clean up
pollution, we are seeing a slow improvement in the
environment. This in turn will improve the quality of our
drinking water. However it is up to us all to do whatever we
can to reduce the unseen threat to our vital water supplies
and ultimately improve our health.
How can you ensure that the water you and your family are
drinking is pure and free of harmful contaminants? There are
2 main ways.
Filtering your water:
This is usually done with filters that attach to your faucet
and trap impurities in the water. Many things will be
removed from the water this way but not all will be filtered
out and any bacteria will still be present.
Distillation:
Distilling water removes 99% of all impurities and bacteria.
It produces water in its purest form. In the old days water
distillers used to be cumbersome and not practable for home
use but now this has changed with the advent of portable
water distillers.
I have had the pleasure of using one of these handy little
devices at home and in the office. I can even take it with
me on vacation, always ensuring pure water for my family and
myself. For more information please visit
http://a1-water-distiller.com
About The Publisher
Richard Deddy has had a full time business on the internet
for over six years. He is the owner and webmaster of
www.A1-Water-Distiller.com and
http://www.HotGiftsandGags.com
He is the author of "The Changing Face of Civilization-Water
Quality and Your Life". And an instructor at the Center
for Lifelong Learning in Morris County, NJ. Richard is
available for seminars and private consultations in person
and by phone. He lives with his wife Carol, daughter Brooke,
two cats and one dog in Kinnelon, NJ. Contact him through
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